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I was so tired of boring soaps and all the insane chemicals in them, so I decided to create my own line of heritage clay soap bars. As I can't work with lye, due to medical conditions, I searched until I found the most pure goat milk soap base available and decided to make it part of my soap making process. Before all the soap snobs jump in and say that melt and pour is not real soap, or it's detergent, you're absolutely wrong. When I say I researched, I truly researched and I want to share with you exactly what is in the goat milk soap base I've chosen so you can educate yourself.
Water (Aqua) – Used during soapmaking. Harmless and evaporates during use.
Glycerin – Draws moisture to the skin. Common in skincare and baby products.
Sorbitol – Sugar-derived ingredient that improves glide and smoothness.
Olive Oil – Conditioning oil known for gentle skin care.
Coconut Oil – Provides cleansing and lather once turned into soap.
Stearic Acid – Plant-derived fatty acid that hardens soap and stabilizes lather.
Hydrolyzed Goat Milk – Processed for stability and gentle skin conditioning.
Sodium Hydroxide – Required to make soap. Fully consumed during saponification. No active lye remains in finished soap.
Titanium Dioxide – Mineral used for opacity and color balance.
Sodium Chloride – Salt that improves bar firmness.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate – Helps prevent soap scum and improves performance.
Citric Acid – Balances PH for a milder bar.
In case you're wondering, yes there are a lot of soap snobs out there that don't educate themselves on melt and pour soap bases that are just as pure as a cold process soap. So, I found a great base and now I had to figure out how to make them into the colors I wanted and that sent me down a rabbit hole of time based traditions that really inspired me. Clay! Used in historical created soaps it was a great fit for my collection and I'm so glad I went down that rabbit hole! A little information about my clays which you can also find on the website.
https://toccreations.com/clay-history
I had to make a bar with Crimson in the name, and this one is one of my favorites! I love the smell of pomegranates (and the taste but this is soap so don't eat it LOL). It made perfect sense to use this Crimson colored soap a part of the heritage soap clay collection. Which leads me into the next topic, scents. This is something that I researched for a long time as well. I didn't want my soap to just look good I wanted it to have amazing, skin safe fragrance.
The Crimson Silk pomegranate scent has been revered for thousands of years, originating in ancient regions of Mesopotamia and Persia. From there, it spread throughout the Mediterranean, prized for its deep crimson color and symbolism of abundance and renewal. Its legacy endures as a timeless emblem of richness and beauty.
The Sacred Sandalwood has a sandalwood scent. Sandalwood has been treasured for thousands of years, originating in the sacred forests of India, where it was used in ritual, meditation, and fine craftsmanship. Valued for its warm, grounding aroma, it became a symbol of spiritual devotion and enduring luxury across ancient cultures.
The Obsidian Sage bar has a Sea Salt/Sage fragrance. Sage has been used since antiquity along the Mediterranean coast, particularly in regions of Ancient Greece and Rome, where it was valued for cleansing and protection. Paired with sea salt—harvested for centuries from nearby shores—it evokes the ancient practice of purifying both body and spirit through earth and sea.
The Amethyst Veil bar has a Jasmine and Dark Berry scent. Jasmine was first cultivated in the ancient lands of Persia and South Asia, where it was prized for its intoxicating fragrance and association with beauty and spirituality. Dark berries, gathered for centuries across Europe and the Mediterranean, added depth and richness, symbolizing abundance and quiet luxury.
The Roasted Earth Bar is Coffee and Chocolate scented. Coffee traces its origins to the ancient highlands of Ethiopia, where it was first cultivated and later traded across the Middle East and Europe as a cherished ritual drink. Chocolate, derived from cacao first revered by the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica, was once considered sacred—together evoking warmth, depth, and enduring richness.
The Mineral Earth Bar is White Tea Scented. White tea originated in the ancient tea gardens of China, where it was reserved for royalty and valued for its delicate, untouched leaves. Prized for its purity and subtle fragrance, it became a symbol of refinement, balance, and quiet luxury.
A lot of love, time, and energy was put into this curated collection. I hope you enjoy using it. Feel free to leave a comment. I'd love to hear from you!
